The Mariah Carey is medium weight with a rib weave and soft fleece inside, so it likely traps more heat. The Wooden Ships is a lighter cotton-acrylic knit.

Which is easier to care for?

The Wooden Ships. Its cotton-acrylic blend handles machine washing, while the Mariah Carey is labeled hand wash only.

Is the Mariah Carey worth the savings?

Yes if you want white Fair Isle style and don't mind hand washing. At $44.95 versus $59.00 as of November 8, 2026, it saves about $14.

Which fits better for layering?

The Mariah Carey, with medium stretch and a regular fit, layers over a shirt more easily. The Wooden Ships crew is a standard knit with less give.

Which is more of a collector's item?

The Mariah Carey. It is a limited edition sold November 1 to January 1, while the Wooden Ships is a standard seasonal sweater.

Which has more buying options?

The Wooden Ships, stocked new at 3 stores versus 2 for the Mariah Carey, so price comparisons are easier.

Wooden Ships Merry Embroidered Crew vs Mariah Carey All I Want For Christmas Sweater

Buy the Mariah Carey sweater if you want a cheaper, softer white Fair Isle pullover and don't mind hand washing. Buy the Wooden Ships Merry crew if you want a gray cotton-blend sweater with Christmas tree elbow patches and machine-friendly care. The Mariah Carey is $44.95 at Teba as of November 8, 2026, about $14 less than the Wooden Ships at $59.00 at Sudies.

Today the Mariah Carey All I Want For Christmas Sweater costs $14.05 less at its best price.

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